Local Area Network

Local Area Network

1. Hardware

   • Router
     • Connects and gives internet/ Wifi
   • Moniter
     • Computer screen
   • pc/network
     • Computer
   • Bridge
     • Way of connecting LAN's together
   • Cables
     • Wires that connect things
   • Connectors
     • Links two or more things together

2. Advantages of LAN

   • Able To Share Peripherals
   • Expensive laser Printers
   • Controls What people can do on computers+
   • Can do all updates from 1 computer
   • Emails can be sent between computers

3. Why is the hardware needed?

   • Connectors are needed to connect to the router
   • Routers are needed to connect to the internet
   • A bridge is needed to connect two or more LAN's

4. Advantages of Wifi

   • Can be accessed within wifi range
   • No cables needed
   • Get more freedom

5. Disadvantages of Wifi

   • Connection can be intercepted
   • Slower than ethernet
   • Security is not always great
   • Not always very reliable

6. ☻Networks ☻

   • WPAN
     • Advantages
       • More mobile
       • No wires
     • Definition
       • Wireless personal area network
     • Connection method
       • Blue tooth
       • Wireless
     • Disadvantages
   • WAN
     • Advantages
       • Good Privacy
       • Cuts costs
     • Definition
       • Wider area network
     • Disadvantages
       • Bad privacy
       • High set up cost
     • Connection method
       • Telephone cable